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Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird Left-Handed Guitar with Case

Epiphone 1960 Hummingbird Reissue recreates the first square-shoulder acoustic with solid spruce and mahogany, warm versatile tone, vintage details, and LR Baggs electronics.

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    Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird A/E Guitar

    The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird is more than a tribute — it’s a modern recreation of a classic. It captures the essence of the original square-shoulder dreadnought, famously used by bands like the Rolling Stones and Radiohead, but at a far more accessible price.

    Through a partnership with the Gibson Custom Shop, Epiphone has crafted a guitar that delivers the same rich, resonant tone as its Kalamazoo predecessors, making it a reliable choice for both stage and studio.

    EPI ECHBR0 HSGH1L Vintage Soul, Straight Out of the Box

    Vintage Soul, Straight Out of the Box

    Usually, you have to play a guitar for decades to get that dry, explosive, broken-in sound. Epiphone skipped the wait time by using thermal aging technology, ensuring this instrument sounds like a seasoned veteran the moment you crack open the case.

    • Thermally Aged Spruce Top: The solid Sitka spruce top has been torrefied (baked), a process that crystallizes the resins in the wood. This mimics the cellular structure of a vintage 1960s instrument, delivering a projection that is loud, chemically dry, and incredibly responsive to your touch.
    • Solid Mahogany Body: There are no laminates here. The solid mahogany back and sides provide the warm, mid-range "thump" that singers love because it sits perfectly under a vocal track without fighting for sonic space.
    • Quarter-Sawn X-Bracing: Under the hood, the traditional scalloped X-bracing is crafted from quarter-sawn spruce. This structural choice allows the top to vibrate more freely, giving you dynamic sensitivity that ranges from a whisper to a roar.

    Built for the Spotlight

    Don't let its museum-quality looks fool you — this guitar is a workhorse, not a wallflower. It’s built to be played and played hard. Whether you're fingerpicking delicate folk melodies or power-strumming stadium anthems, the 1960 Hummingbird is engineered to handle the demands of the road while keeping your signal pristine.

    • L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC: Forget about "quacky" sounding piezos. This system pairs a pre-tuned preamp with an under-saddle pickup to capture the wood's natural movement. With volume and tone controls hidden discreetly in the soundhole, you maintain the vintage look while enjoying modern fidelity.
    • Comfortable Scale Length: The 24.75" scale length creates slightly less string tension than other dreadnoughts. This gives the strings a "slinkier" feel, making big bends easier and reducing hand fatigue during those marathon three-hour sets.
    • Rock-Solid Hardware: Tuning stability is non-negotiable. The Epiphone Deluxe tuners with green Keystone buttons don't just look the part with their gold plating; they hold your pitch tight, so you spend more time playing and less time fiddling with your headstock.
    EPI ECHBR0 HSGH1L Built for the Spotlight
    EPI ECHBR0 HSGH1L Looks That Thrill

    Looks that Thrill

    The Hummingbird has always been one of the best-dressed acoustics in history, and this reissue nails every detail. It’s dripping with the kind of cosmetic swagger that turns heads before you even play a note.

    • Iconic Pickguard: You know it, you love it. It's simply not a Hummingbird without the legendary engraved pickguard, featuring that iconic hummingbird and blossom design that has defined the "square shoulder" look for over six decades.
    • Period-Correct Inlays: The bound laurel fretboard is a runway for Mother-of-Pearl split parallelogram inlays — a classic Gibson aesthetic that classes up the joint, perfectly complementing the Heritage Cherry Sunburst finish.
    • Premium Protection: An instrument this stunning needs a suit of armor. Your new Hummingbird arrives protected in a Red Line-inspired hardshell case, stamped with the "Inspired by Gibson Custom" logo, keeping it safe from the tour van to the sold-out venue.

    A Legend Reborn

    If you’ve been chasing the ghost of 1960s rock and roll tone, you just caught it. The Epiphone 1960 Hummingbird Reissue delivers the look, the feel, and — most importantly — the sound of a golden era icon, all in a package that is ready for the modern player.

    EPI ECHBR0 HSGH1L A Legend Reborn

    Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird Features:

    • Thermally aged solid Sitka spruce top for instant vintage tone
    • Solid mahogany back and sides for rich, warm projection
    • L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC electronics for natural plugged-in sound
    • Authentic 1960s Hummingbird pickguard with engraved graphics
    • Comfortable rounded "C" mahogany neck profile
    • 24.75" scale length for easier fretting and bending
    • Mother-of-Pearl split parallelogram fretboard inlays
    • Epiphone Deluxe gold tuners with Keystone buttons
    • Bone nut and compensated bone saddle for superior sustain
    • Includes "Inspired by Gibson Custom" hardshell case with gold hardware
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    Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird Left-Handed Guitar with Case Specifications

    Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1960 Hummingbird Left-Handed Guitar with Case Specifications
    Product Specifications
    • Body Shape: Hummingbird
    • Top: Thermally Aged Solid Spruce
    • Back: Solid Mahogany
    • Bracing: Traditional Scalloped X-Brace; Quarter-Sawn, Solid Spruce
    • Binding: Multi-Ply Top and Back, Single-Ply Fretboard
    • Neck: One Piece Mahogany, Thermally Aged
    • Profile: Rounded
    • Nut Width: 1.74” / 44.196 mm
    • Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
    • Scale Length: 24.75” / 628.65 mm
    • Number of Frets: 20
    • Nut: Bone
    • Inlay: Mother of Pearl Split Parallelogram
    • Bridge: Traditional Belly Up, Rosewood
    • Tuners: Epiphone Deluxe with Green Keystone Button
    • Plating: Gold
    • Under Saddle Pickup: L.R. Baggs Element Bronze VTC
    • Controls: Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone
    • Included: Red Line-inspired Hardshell with Inspired by Gibson Custom Graphics
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